Good thing there isn’t a shortage of great challenges in the world! The question then becomes do we want to follow in the footsteps of those gone before, or blaze a new trail on our own? While accomplishing anything on this list would be the top of the bucket list for many, some of […]
Reminded today of an excellent quote that Mother Teresa had scrawled on her wall for the children in Calcutta to read – an amazing view on how to live a positive life. Something I keep close to my heart, and read daily in order to remember how to deal with life’s journey! People are often
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you, and those closest to you, had an amazing Christmas season! As I reflect on 2012, it will go down as one of the greatest years of my life. Was blessed to visit four continents with family and friends; Traveled throughout the United States; Did four marathon swims; One ultra-marathon
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Last week was quite busy, as I had the blessing of being able to speak with three separate groups! Although each speech was tailored to the individual crowd, they centered around ‘Goal Setting’ and having the mindset to know that anything is possible! We focused on the following sport psychology terms: OUTCOME GOALS (i.e. Oceans Seven) PERFORMANCE GOALS (improving
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With the fall behind us, and the winter season beginning here in western Pennsylvania, open water swimming will be out of commission for a few months! While I enjoy taking the plunge into the frigid waters around Pittsburgh throughout the winter months, I will have to travel south or the west coast to find water
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March 21, 2011 — Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Darren E. Miller has embarked on an ambitious endeavor and has set a goal to complete what is regarded as the world’s seven most difficult channel swims. This challenge, dubbed the “Ocean’s Seven,” has never been accomplished by anyone to date and consists of swimming across seven of the
June 20, 2011 — Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Darren E. Miller, along with Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, have organized the first annual Children’s Hospital Open Water Challenge to be held on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Keystone State Park. All proceeds and funds raised as a result of this event will benefit the Heart Center at Children’s
August 10, 2011 — Darren Miller of Delmont, Pennsylvania accomplished the 2nd leg of his Ocean’s Seven challenge last Wednesday by swimming across the 24 mile Catalina Channel in 9 hours and 15 minutes. Miller began his journey at 11:28 AM (PST) and completed the swim at approximately 8:43 AM (PST). Hardships that Miller endured include treacherous
October 10, 2011 — Delmont, Pennsylvania, Darren E. Miller is both physically and mentally prepared to complete the third swim of his Ocean’s Seven challenge, the Molokai Channel, on Friday, October 21, 2011. Pending favorable weather and water conditions, Miller will charter to the western part of Molokai at 3:30 AM (Hawaiian time zone) and
As the 2013 training season becomes more of a reality, I know this year will be the most difficult by far. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the perils of the North Channel, know this is simply regarded as the most difficult of the Oceans Seven challenge – specifically because the water between Ireland and Scotland is incredible
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